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What is a beneficial approach for clients with impairments during meal preparation?
What is a beneficial approach for clients with impairments during meal preparation?
- Ask the client their preferred order for eating and cut food into bite-size pieces. (correct)
- Serve meals without any identification to encourage independence.
- Remove all distractions from the dining area to focus on the meal.
- Provide them with utensils that require fine motor skills to use.
Which technique is appropriate for facilitating communication with a non-verbal client?
Which technique is appropriate for facilitating communication with a non-verbal client?
- Ignoring their non-verbal cues and only speaking.
- Using a picture board to facilitate communication. (correct)
- Forcing the client to use their own voice.
- Speaking loudly to ensure they can hear.
What nursing diagnosis is suitable for a patient having difficulties with feeding?
What nursing diagnosis is suitable for a patient having difficulties with feeding?
- Excessive Appetite.
- Altered Sense of Taste.
- Impaired swallowing. (correct)
- Avoidance of Food.
What is the best action to prevent skin breakdown during dressing changes?
What is the best action to prevent skin breakdown during dressing changes?
Which behavior indicates that further teaching is necessary when using an incentive spirometer?
Which behavior indicates that further teaching is necessary when using an incentive spirometer?
How can meals be visually organized to assist disoriented clients?
How can meals be visually organized to assist disoriented clients?
What is a common misconception about using an interpreter for communication?
What is a common misconception about using an interpreter for communication?
What is the term used interchangeably with both conceptual model and grand theories?
What is the term used interchangeably with both conceptual model and grand theories?
What is the main purpose of offering a patient a bedpan or urinal?
What is the main purpose of offering a patient a bedpan or urinal?
What technique should a nurse teach a client to facilitate maximal expansion of the upper and lower lung lobes?
What technique should a nurse teach a client to facilitate maximal expansion of the upper and lower lung lobes?
Why is it important to encourage splinting of the chest and abdomen during respiratory secretion removal?
Why is it important to encourage splinting of the chest and abdomen during respiratory secretion removal?
What is the rationale for positioning a client upright during feeding?
What is the rationale for positioning a client upright during feeding?
Which of the following describes beliefs and values that define a way of thinking generally understood by a group?
Which of the following describes beliefs and values that define a way of thinking generally understood by a group?
What is the best method for facilitating a client's independence during mealtime?
What is the best method for facilitating a client's independence during mealtime?
What is the primary rationale for using several layers of toilet tissue or perineal wipes when cleaning a client's anal area?
What is the primary rationale for using several layers of toilet tissue or perineal wipes when cleaning a client's anal area?
What is a domain in nursing practice primarily concerned with?
What is a domain in nursing practice primarily concerned with?
Which of the following defines representations that show interactions among concepts?
Which of the following defines representations that show interactions among concepts?
Which of the following actions should a nurse take when assisting a mobile client with using a bedpan? Select all that apply.
Which of the following actions should a nurse take when assisting a mobile client with using a bedpan? Select all that apply.
What type of skills does therapeutic use of self involve for the nurse?
What type of skills does therapeutic use of self involve for the nurse?
What is the rationale for a nurse standing close to a client during feeding?
What is the rationale for a nurse standing close to a client during feeding?
During the nursing process, which of the following phases does the action of formulating a diagnosis belong to?
During the nursing process, which of the following phases does the action of formulating a diagnosis belong to?
How should a nurse approach assisting a client who cannot eat independently?
How should a nurse approach assisting a client who cannot eat independently?
In nursing practice, what is the significance of removing the bedpan cover when assisting a client?
In nursing practice, what is the significance of removing the bedpan cover when assisting a client?
When using a bedpan, how should it be positioned against a client's body?
When using a bedpan, how should it be positioned against a client's body?
What is the primary goal of assisting a patient in gaining independence?
What is the primary goal of assisting a patient in gaining independence?
Which of the following is the first step a nurse should take before using incentive spirometry?
Which of the following is the first step a nurse should take before using incentive spirometry?
What is an appropriate nursing diagnosis for a patient who may require incentive spirometry?
What is an appropriate nursing diagnosis for a patient who may require incentive spirometry?
How often should a nurse check the edematous skin during a cold application?
How often should a nurse check the edematous skin during a cold application?
During a patient interview, long pauses of silence indicate which of the following?
During a patient interview, long pauses of silence indicate which of the following?
Which of the following actions best helps a nurse assess a patient’s ability to self-feed?
Which of the following actions best helps a nurse assess a patient’s ability to self-feed?
What is an example of an open-ended question a nurse might ask during an interview?
What is an example of an open-ended question a nurse might ask during an interview?
Which W.H.O. moment is associated with protecting patients from harmful germs?
Which W.H.O. moment is associated with protecting patients from harmful germs?
Why are small pieces of food recommended for clients who have recently sustained an injury?
Why are small pieces of food recommended for clients who have recently sustained an injury?
What is the significance of auscultating the abdomen for bowel sounds?
What is the significance of auscultating the abdomen for bowel sounds?
In the context of assessing a client who is pale, diaphoretic, and restless, which of the following represents subjective data?
In the context of assessing a client who is pale, diaphoretic, and restless, which of the following represents subjective data?
What would indicate that a client is using a bedpan correctly?
What would indicate that a client is using a bedpan correctly?
Which assessment indicates a potential issue with bowel health?
Which assessment indicates a potential issue with bowel health?
What considerations might affect how a nurse interacts with clients during care?
What considerations might affect how a nurse interacts with clients during care?
Which of the following would likely be an expected outcome for assisting a client with a bedpan?
Which of the following would likely be an expected outcome for assisting a client with a bedpan?
What is the primary goal in creating a comfortable environment for a patient following an injury?
What is the primary goal in creating a comfortable environment for a patient following an injury?
Study Notes
Nursing Practice Fundamentals
- Offering a bedpan or urinal, along with toilet tissue, alleviates patient anxiety and encourages cooperation.
- Encouraging splinting of the chest during respiratory secretions removal helps build pressure in the lungs and increases comfort.
- Teaching patients to perform upper and lower lung expansion exercises promotes maximal lung expansion.
Positioning and Feeding
- Positioning a client upright during feeding enhances comfort and may increase nutritional intake.
- Assisting clients during feeding includes asking about cultural preferences and cutting food into bite-sized pieces to reduce aspiration risk.
- Non-verbal communication, such as using a picture board, is vital for assisting non-verbal clients.
Nursing Process and Diagnosis
- The nursing process includes assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation stages.
- Nursing diagnosis examples include "Impaired swallowing" and "Risk for aspiration," indicating a need for care adjustments.
- Proper technique during bedpan use is critical for comfort and hygiene, including minimizing contamination risks.
Communication Skills
- Verbal and non-verbal communication skills are essential for effective nurse-client interactions.
- Encouraging open-ended questions helps healthcare professionals gather comprehensive patient information.
Assessment Techniques
- Assessing bowel sounds is crucial for determining normal gastrointestinal function, with sounds occurring 5 to 35 times per minute.
- Understanding patient behavior and responses during feeding helps identify cognitive or physical impairments.
Skin Care and Infection Control
- Careful dressing changes prevent skin breakdown and reduce infection risks; monitoring the skin for any complications is essential.
- Adhering to hand hygiene principles during patient care minimizes the risk of exogenous infections.
Incentive Spirometry and Respiratory Care
- Pre-use assessment for incentive spirometry includes evaluating patient respiratory status and ability to self-feed.
- Regular monitoring of patients using incentive spirometry is crucial for identifying the need for further teaching.
Therapeutic Use of Self
- Effective therapeutic use of self in nursing involves combining both verbal and non-verbal strategies, fostering trust and communication with clients.
Patient Independence
- Encouraging patient independence involves providing necessary assistive devices and involving family during meal times to enhance comfort and autonomy.
Cold Application Guidelines
- During cold applications, regular monitoring of the skin condition helps assess the patient's reaction and ensure safety during treatment.
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Test your understanding of fundamental nursing concepts, focusing on patient care practices such as the importance of offering a bedpan or urinal. This quiz will assess your knowledge of shared understandings and assumptions in nursing. Prepare to explore essential patient interactions and care procedures.
